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February 6, 2007
February 7, 2007

Last week provided a deadly reminder about the awesome power of Mother Nature and her ability to instantly uproot homes and disrupt lives. Unfortunately, Floridians constantly receive such reminders - generally in, the form of hurricanes. While the summer of 2006 provided the state and its residents with much need relief from natural disasters, the fact remains, our state has and will continue to endure the wrath of Mother Nature.
February 5, 2007
Contract awarded to Oldsmar Lockheed Martin facility

February 6, 2007

Washington, D.C
. - Today, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Palm Harbor) announced the awarding of a $5,363,953 defense contract to the Lockheed Martin facility in Oldsmar, FL.

The contract is for procurement of two Virginia Class Acoustic Rapid Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Insertion (ARCI) sonar system upgrades, and 4,129 hours of engineering services for ARCI improvements.
February 4, 2007

Legislation allows widows to remarry without financial penalty
February, 5, 2007

Washington, D.C.
- Today, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Palm Harbor) announced he filed H.R. 704, which addresses the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program for widows of Armed Service Members.

Issues:Education
January 31, 2007
February 1, 2007

As we enter into February and the new Congress is in full-swing, I wanted to take the opportunity to alert you to my committee and subcommittee assignments, as-well-as outline my objectives and goals as a Member of these committees.